Details:
- Salary: £29,484 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Yorkshire and the Humber West Yorkshire Wakefield
- Date: 1 hour ago
Description:
Residential Children's Worker
Location: Featherstone
Salary: £28,392-£29,484
Shifts: Waking Nights
Make a real difference every day
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential? Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are the same? We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Residential Children's Workers to join a supportive and dynamic team.
The Role
As a Residential Children's Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment for children and young people. You will provide day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance while helping individuals develop confidence, independence, and life skills.
You'll act as a positive role model, supporting young people through challenges and celebrating their achievements along the way.
Key Responsibilities
Support children and young people with their daily routines, including personal care where required
Build positive, trusting relationships and provide emotional support
Promote safe behaviours and help manage challenges in line with care plans
Maintain appropriate boundaries, structure, and consistency
Support education, hobbies, and social development activities
Work in partnership with families, schools, and external professionals
Contribute to care plans, reports, and reviews with accurate record-keeping
Ensure the home remains safe, clean, and secure at all times
Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of all young people
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Experience working with children or young people in a caring or support role
Understanding of child development and emotional needs
Awareness of safeguarding, including risks such as exploitation, self-harm, and domestic challenges
Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional in challenging situations
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Desirable:
Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards this)
What You'll Bring
A nurturing and child-centred approach
A commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care
The ability to motivate and inspire young people
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
Training & Development
We are committed to your growth and will support you with:
Ongoing training and development
Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
Regular supervision and support
Career progression opportunities
Why Join Us?
A meaningful role where you can make a genuine impact
Supportive team environment
Opportunities to grow and develop your career
Comprehensive training programme
If you're ready to help shape brighter futures for young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today